West Virginia HB4402 establishes the appointment, qualifications, and duties of school protection officers in the state.

West Virginia HB4402 creates a framework for the appointment of school protection officers, detailing their qualifications, authority, and limitations. The bill allows sheriffs to appoint qualified individuals as school protection officers, who must meet specific criteria such as being of good moral character and passing background checks. These officers are granted law enforcement powers and can be removed only by the sheriff or county commission.

West Virginia HB4402 establishes the appointment, qualifications, and duties of school protection officers in the state.

West Virginia HB4402 creates a framework for the appointment of school protection officers, detailing their qualifications, authority, and limitations. The bill allows sheriffs to appoint qualified individuals as school protection officers, who must meet specific criteria such as being of good moral character and passing background checks. These officers are granted law enforcement powers and can be removed only by the sheriff or county commission.